Why We Like It
- No anti-caking agent, single ingredient.
- No sodium ferrocyanide or sodium aluminosilicate, the free-flow agents standard in table salt.
- Not iodised — worth knowing if this is your household's main salt.
Ingredients
Natural Himalayan pink salt (100%)
Single ingredientMined rock salt, crushed and packed with nothing blended in.
No anti-caking agent
Not usedNo sodium ferrocyanide (INS 535/536) or sodium aluminosilicate (INS 554), the free-flow agents standard in table salt.
No added iodine
Not usedNot iodised, so it is a seasoning salt rather than a replacement for the household iodine source.
No added colour
Not usedThe pink comes from trace minerals in the rock; nothing is added to produce it.
Pure & Sure Natural Himalayan Pink Salt versus other salts
| What to compare | Purepicked | Regular table salt |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredient list | Pink salt only | Often carries INS 535, 536 or 554 as free-flow agents |
| Iodine | Not iodised | Usually iodised |
| Sodium per 100 g | 38,700 mg | Comparable, around 39,000 mg |
| Processing | Mined and crushed, unrefined | Refined, washed and re-crystallised |
| Colour | Trace minerals in the rock | Uniform white |
Is It For You?
Good for
Everyday seasoning and finishing
Brining, dry rubs and salt-baked dishes
Households avoiding anti-caking agents
Avoid if
Anyone relying on table salt as their main iodine source
How to use
Season as you would with any coarse salt, tasting as you go
Good for brines, dry rubs and salt-baked fish or vegetables
Pair with an iodised salt in the kitchen rather than replacing it outright
What to look for in Salt?
Anti-caking agents keep salt pouring freely. Salt without them clumps in humidity, which is the honest trade.
Rock salt colour comes from trace minerals and varies naturally. Suspiciously uniform pink can mean added colour.
Unrefined rock salt is not iodised. If iodine matters in your household, check the pack rather than assuming.
'Sendha namak' and 'Himalayan pink salt' are names for rock salt, not grades of quality.
Sodium content is what matters nutritionally, and it is broadly the same across rock and table salt. Mineral claims are marketing.